

  <p>Watkins, Arthur H.</p>
  <p>Passed: 2002-04-08</p>
  <p>Age: 84</p>


  <p>Source: Ravenswood News</p>

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  <p>Obituary Date: 2002-04-10</p>
  <p>Information: Arthur H. ""Bud"" Watkins, 84, of Ravenswood, died April 8, 2002 at CAMC Memorial Division.  He was born June 22, 1917 to the late William and Alice Burge Watkins.  He served in the U. S. Army, World War II and was a retired truck driver/equipment operator with Department of Highways with 30 years of service.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine Bentz Watkins; sons, Eugene Watkins and his wife Donna Faye of Sherman, Gary Watkins and his wife Loudonna of Sherman, Rick Watkins and his wife Ann of Ripley, Bob Watkins and his wife Carrie of Springfield MO, Larry Watkins of Sherman and Tim Watkins of Sandyville; daughters, Billie Jean Radar and her husband Oakey of Parkersburg, Alice Faye Hatcher and her husband Ronnie of Ravenswood Pike, and Peggy Field and her husband Davey of Aplin Ridge; one sister, Mildred Pickens of Florida; 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William, and sisters, Josephine, Virginia, Mabel and Elizabeth.  Services will be Friday, April 12 at 11:00 a.m. at Roush Funeral Home, Ravenswood with the Rev. Gene Angel officiating.  Burial will be at Ravenswood Cemetery with full graveside military rites provided by Ravenswood VFW Post #6669.  Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m.</p>


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